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AMERICA’S

TURNING POINT

The Battles of Saratoga saved the American Revolution and changed the world.

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An Evening with Clothing Scholar Henry Cooke

This talk examines how Continental soldiers often wore civilian clothing during the early Revolutionary War years (1775–1777), exploring the styles, materials, and regional influences of these garments, and how they reflected the soldiers’ backgrounds and the logistical challenges of outfitting an army in its infancy.

5th Annual Turning Point & Women in War Symposium

MAY 02 5th Annual Turning Point & Women in War Symposium May 2, 2026 TBD Event Details Start Time 8:15am, Welcome & speakers begin at 9am. Light breakfast available upon check-in. End approx 3:30pm EDT Location TBD UPCOMING EVENTS View All Keep America’s Turning Point Alive Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by […]

Victory Season at Saratoga: Siege Living History Weekend with Saratoga NHP

OCT 10 Victory Season at Saratoga: Siege Living History Weekend with Saratoga NHP October 10–11, 2026 Saratoga National Historical Park & local Community historic sites Event Details Start Time 10:00am, 10 am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday Location Saratoga National Historical Park & local Community historic sites , Schuylerville & Stillwater Get Directions UPCOMING EVENTS View All […]
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    The Story Behind the Name

    What made the Battles of Saratoga the Turning Point of the American Revolution?

    • It was the first time a British army surrendered in all of history.
    • The outcome convinced France to back the fight for. independence, helping the Americans win the war.
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    The stories behind the Battles of Saratoga are as captivating as its “Turning Point” namesake. America’s infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold, was arguably the unsung hero behind this pivotal American victory. Angeline Tubbs, an English teen abandoned in the Saratoga wilderness by her British soldier fiancé after the British forces’ historic surrender, went on to become the legendary “Witch of Saratoga”.

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